Manufacturing and Materials Research Division records, 1945-1989
Part of collection: David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464-09)
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1989
Historical Note
As part of a major reorganization in 1977, RCA Laboratories established the Materials and Components Research Division under Staff Vice-President James J. Tietjen with three new subordinate laboratories: Materials and Processing (Henry Kressel), Display Systems (Robert D. Lohman), and Energy Systems (Brown F. Williams).
Two years later, the latter two laboratories were replaced by the Manufacturing Systems and Technology Research Laboratory (later shortened to Manufacturing Systems) and the VideoDisc Systems Research Laboratory.
In 1983, the division was renamed the Manufacturing and Materials Research Division and the VideoDisc Systems Research Laboratory was replaced by the Manufacturing Technology Research Laboratory. In the same year, James J. Tietjen left to become President of RCA Americom and was replaced by Staff Vice-President James L. Miller.
Jay J. Brandinger was appointed Staff Vice-President (later Vice-President), Manufacturing and Materials Research Division in 1986 and led the division until its dissolution in 1990.
The Manufacturing and Materials Research Division conducted research in two main areas. Research in manufacturing processes and techniques initially focused on the RCA VideoDisc, but soon broadened to involve many facets of computer-aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM). The second major area was materials research, including thin films, organic materials, and electronic packaging.
Scope and Content
The Manufacturing and Materials Research Division records contain research records of three David Sarnoff Research Center scientists Leonard P. Fox, Irwin Gordon, and Randy E. McCoy. Files include reports, articles, notes, and photographs on VideoDiscs, display tube manufacturing, and other manufacturing processes and materials research.
Arrangement
The Manufacturing and Materials Research Division records are arranged in three series:
I. Leonard P. Fox papers
II. Irwin Gordon papers
III. Randy E. McCoy papers
Files are arranged alphabetically.
Extent
From the Collection: 990 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection contains material from the Manuscripts and Archives Department (M&A) and the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department (AVD). Box prefixes indicate which department holds an individual file or item.
Boxes M&A 127-846, M&A 1061-1064, and M&A 1283-1313 are stored offsite. Please contact the Manuscripts and Archives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Arrangement
The Manufacturing and Materials Research Division records are arranged in three series:
I. Leonard P. Fox papers
II. Irwin Gordon papers
III. Randy E. McCoy papers
Files are arranged alphabetically.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Sarnoff Corporation (Organization)
- From the Collection: Radio Corporation of America. David Sarnoff Research Center, Princeton, N.J (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
